Seth Harp
Role at the time: Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida's 3rd district, in an emailed statement
Statement summary
Seth Harp, the Democratic candidate for Florida's 3rd congressional district, said in an emailed statement that he would vote for a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. He said he opposes an open-ended war without a defined mission or exit strategy, while supporting defense of American troops if attacked, stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and diplomacy wherever possible.
“Yes, I would vote for a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces with regard to Iran. I oppose dragging the United States deeper into a war with Iran. If American troops are attacked, we defend them, period. But defending our troops is not the same as giving Washington permission to launch another open ended war with no clear mission and no exit strategy.”
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Below is my statement. Additionally, yes, I would vote for a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces with regard to Iran. I oppose dragging the United States deeper into a war with Iran. If American troops are attacked, we defend them, period. But defending our troops is not the same as giving Washington permission to launch another open ended war with no clear mission and no exit strategy. I have had enough of politicians treating American service members like pieces on a chessboard. If you want to send Americans into combat, tell the American people exactly why, define what victory looks like, explain how it ends, and go before Congress to make the case. No blank checks. No regime-change fantasies. No endless escalation because someone in Washington is afraid to admit there is no plan. I support a strong national defense, I support stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and I support defending American troops with overwhelming force when necessary. But I will not support another forever war. Protect America. Protect our troops. Use diplomacy wherever possible. Follow the Constitution. And when the mission is over, bring our people home. Best regards, Seth Harp
Emailed reply from Democratic congressional candidate Seth Harp (FL-3) to a Dispute Index question about U.S. military involvement in Iran. He said he would vote for a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces, opposed an open-ended war without a defined mission or exit strategy, and said he supports defending troops with overwhelming force if attacked and stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. We could not find this statement posted online; he sent it to us by email in response to our question.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
The case tracks support for continued U.S. military operations against Iran. Harp says he would vote for a resolution to remove U.S. forces and opposes an open-ended war, so we labeled it Condemned.